Ujjwal Baid
About Ujjwal Baid
Ujjwal Baid serves as the Marketing Director for Global Portfolio Management at Widia, a division of Kennametal, where he has worked since 2018. He holds an MBA from Penn State University and has extensive experience in various marketing and product management roles within Kennametal since 2004.
Work at Kennametal
Ujjwal Baid has held various positions at Kennametal since 2004. He started as a product manager and progressed through several roles, including senior product manager, marketing manager for segment and channel communications, and director of marketing for turning products. He served as director of global product management for Widia products and later as director of global portfolio management for Widia indexable products. Since 2018, he has been the marketing director for global portfolio management at Widia. His tenure at Kennametal spans over 15 years, primarily based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Ujjwal Baid earned a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vellore Institute of Technology, which he obtained from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in marketing and product management within the industrial sector.
Background
Ujjwal Baid's early education includes attending Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School. His academic journey continued at Vellore Institute of Technology, where he completed his undergraduate studies. He later pursued an MBA at Pennsylvania State University, further enhancing his qualifications for a career in marketing and management.
Career Progression
Ujjwal Baid's career at Kennametal reflects a steady progression through various roles in product and marketing management. He transitioned from product manager to senior product manager, then to marketing manager, and subsequently held director-level positions. His experience includes overseeing global product management and portfolio management, particularly for Widia products, demonstrating his capability in handling complex marketing strategies.